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A comprehensive look at Vista Community Clinic’s specialized healthcare programsVista Community Clinic (VCC) is committed to community well-being and providing comprehensive healthcare services to all. VCC has twelve clinic sites that serve North San Diego, Riverside, and Orange counties. These sites stand as pillars of health and well-being in the communities we serve. Each clinic…

Community Resource Center, Nonprofit of the YearBack in April this year the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce honored 6 businesses, 2 nonprofits, 3 teachers, 2 administrators, 1 Carlsbad Police Officer, and a dozen long-term chamber members at the 2023 Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction Awards. This year has been thrilling for us. We have been celebrating…

Can food heal and prevent disease?Anti-inflammatory diet can help prevent inflammation-related diseaseWhen you get a cut, you might cover it up with a bandage. When you have muscle pain, you might take an ibuprofen. But is it possible that the foods you eat can also help you heal and prevent disease?“Your food choices are just…

Beloved Chamber member gone too soonMany may know that our community lost John Biethan at the end of August. John had been a member of the Carlsbad Chamber for well over a decade under a few different businesses. He was known for many things, but it was during the COVID lockdown when John clearly found…

Netforce is now five referral groups strongOur Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is home to its unique brand of referral networking groups called Netforce. To associate with people you know, like and trust look to one of the Chamber’s five Netforce groups. If you value the benefits of warm referrals from trusted advisors to clients, look…

CSUSM President signs climate leadership commitmentCal State San Marcos President Ellen Neufeldt pledged to take the next step in climate action by signing the Second Nature Presidents’ Climate Leadership Commitment on Aug. 17. The signing was followed by a tree-planting ceremony in front of the University Bookstore as a symbol of the university’s dedication to…

Students win NASA competitionMission accomplished: Pacific Ridge students reach for the stars, winning NASA competitionFour classmates from Pacific Ridge School’s (PRS) class of 2025 took on a unique challenge this year and won big. The students’ journey began when David Leschensky discovered the NASA Hunch program while on a family trip to the U.S. Space…

Halloween in the Village Returns to Downtown CarlsbadFall is officially here and that means pumpkin spice, a crisp in the air, and time to get ready for Halloween in the Village! After a lengthy hiatus, the Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) is pleased to bring back, with the help of several downtown partners, the muchloved costume…

Carlsbad’s SAL industry featured in SD Startup WeekCarlsbad companies are perpetually on the lookout for avenues to innovate, diversify, and maintain a competitive edge. One sector in Carlsbad that has consistently done just that is the Sports and Active Lifestyle (SAL) industry cluster. From TaylorMade Golf to Reef Sandals, prAna to Vuori, and Canyon Bicycles…